Residents had been delighted because the group of volunteers from Wellocks of Nelson and William Jackson Meals Group selected to prepare dinner a few of the group’s favourites, akin to cottage pie, lamb curry, and sausage casserole, with substances favoured by Michelin-starred eating places.
Companion Sonja stated: “For individuals who have lived on the streets, having wholesome heat meals cooked with contemporary substances, is fantastic. I used to be fortunate sufficient to have meals the place I used to be residing. It’s nice that we’re all in a position to eat nicely now. We’re very appreciative of this partnership.”
Emmaus Burnley supplies lodging and assist for as much as 24 folks in addition to work expertise and coaching on the Emmaus Division Retailer in Rochdale. All funds from the sale of latest and second hand furnishings, and white items bought helps susceptible folks throughout the Emmaus group.
The charity cook-off was the beginning of a brand new partnership between Emmaus Burnley, Wellocks and WJFG who plan to show up the warmth on volunteering with the homelessness charity this yr as a part of a drive to assist folks in want inside their area people.
The meals group plans to donate extra time and experience within the coming months within the charity’s kitchen in addition to assist out in a number of totally different roles on the Emmaus Division Retailer, working alongside charity beneficiaries.
Claire Simpson, head of tradition and communications at WJFG, stated: “We’re a family-owned enterprise and really feel very strongly {that a} group needs to be a greater place for having one in every of our companies in it and this partnership with Emmaus in Burnley means rather a lot to us. They do an amazing job, serving to folks once they want assist most and we’re eager to assist with this.”
Emmaus Burnley director Stephen Buchanan, stated “We’re excited to be teaming up with WJFG and Wellocks. Their volunteers impressed our entire group by cooking their favorite meals with donated substances. It’s no imply feat to organize meals for therefore many individuals, particularly contemplating the numbers who’ve dietary necessities from residing on the streets for therefore lengthy or in momentary lodging.
“Our thanks go to the employees at Wellocks and WJFG. Our residents got here dwelling from working in our retailer to an actual deal with, and the talents gained will go on to serve our residents for a very long time to come back. We’re very a lot trying ahead to what’s in retailer for the long run.”
To associate with homelessness charity Emmaus Burnley, discover out extra about becoming a member of the group or to volunteer, please go to www.emmaus.org.uk/burnley/
